Bendamustine (ben-da-MUS-teen)

Brand Name(s)

Bendeka, Treanda

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

How to Use This Medicine

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

You will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Some medicines can affect how bendamustine works. Tell your doctor if you are using ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine, or omeprazole.

Do not smoke while you are using this medicine.

Warnings While Using This Medicine

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Both men and women should continue to use birth control for 3 months after treatment ends.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, cancer, or any kind of infection.

Medicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

This medicine may cause the following problems:

Tumor lysis syndrome (electrolyte and metabolic problems that can be life-threatening)

Pain, redness, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Diarrhea, constipation

Tiredness, headache

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Version Info

Last reviewed on 10/4/2017

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